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Mohammad Rizwan extends warm invitation to India for Champions Trophy

Newly-appointed Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan extended a heartfelt invitation to India men’s cricket team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to take place in Pakistan in the February- March window, however, India’s participation in the tournament is uncertain as the BCCI seeks the government’s approval to visit the country.

Remember, reports emerged in Indian media, citing a source from the BCCI, that the Indian team will not be visiting Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.

India has not travelled to Pakistan since the Asia Cup in 2008 due to the long-standing political tensions between the two neighbouring countries.

In contrast, Pakistan has made four trips to India in the last 16 years. Their most recent visit was last year for the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023.

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Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan, a part of the Pakistan squad that travelled to India for the mega event last year, acknowledged the hospitality Pakistan players received and asserted that the Indian players would be treated similarly.

“Pakistan fans love Indian players; we received love in India as well (during the 2023 World Cup). We also want India to come to Pakistan and play here. I’m unsure if they’re coming for the Champions Trophy, but one thing is certain – if they come, they’ll receive an awesome welcome here,” stated Rizwan.

It is worth mentioning that Rizwan was appointed Pakistan’s white-ball captain on Sunday, replacing star batter Babar Azam, who stepped down from the role earlier this month in a bid to focus more on his status as a player.

Rizwan’s first assignment will be a three-match away ODI series against Australia, followed by as many T20Is.

READ: Rizwan-led Pakistan squad reaches Australia for white-ball series

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